Former amateur football player and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Egypt ‘got robbed’ in its World Cup round-of-16 loss to Argentina while speaking at an event announcing faster bus service.
🇪🇬 Egypt's manager Hossam Hassan claims the game was tilted to keep Messi in the World Cup for marketing.
Hassan said there was pressure to keep the reigning champions and their biggest star alive in the tournament, calling it the reason his side went out.
Egypt were up 2-0 in Atlanta before Argentina scored 3 and knocked them out.
The result stands, but the arguments over it aren't going anywhere.
Writer: Julie
"I will not watch this World Cup again!" 🤬
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan accused Argentina of pressuring the referee in their 'entirely undeserved' World Cup round of 16 win 👀
The 'RIGGED' World Cup: Furious Egyptians claim FIFA 'wanted Lionel Messi to stay in the tournament' and 'the cup has been given to Argentina' after controversial VAR decisions in dramatic defeat https://t.co/y9lkRWRemC
Egypt files FIFA complaint after controversial World Cup loss to Argentina
Egypt demands a probe, pointing to referee Francois Letexier, who they say played a 'decisive role' in Argentina's win
Letexier has since deleted his Instagram page amid backlash
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